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School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences

School of
Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences

Health Medical sciences

The School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences empowers students to create healthier futures through research, innovation, and care. Combining science, research, and community engagement, the School prepares graduates to prevent disease, enhance wellbeing, and address complex health challenges across diverse populations. 

Courses and study options

Learning extends beyond the classroom through hands-on experience in clinics, labs and research settings, shaping adaptable, compassionate professionals ready to make an impact. Whether improving lives or strengthening health systems, our graduates are equipped to lead meaningful change in health and medical sciences.

Health Medical Science

  • 5 stars

    UOW Health Services and Support received 5-star ratings for overall educational experience and learning resources.
    Good Universities Guide 2025

  • 2nd in Australia

    UOW ranks 2nd in Australia for postgraduate health services and support.
    Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) 2025

Latest news and thought leadership

Health and Medicine

Food insecurity affects 1 in 3 regional people – and it’s worse for those with poor mental health

In regional NSW, 1 in 3 people experienced food insecurity in the past year. The rate was double for those who were socially isolated or had a mental illness.
Community

MS study seeks participants to trial lifestyle changes to improve wellbeing

Telehealth-based HALT-MS program explores how diet, exercise and psychology can help support self-management of multiple sclerosis

UOW expert commentary (9 September)

UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories

Clarence Valley Regional Training Hub

The Clarence Valley Regional Training Hub strengthens rural health by supporting quality medical education and professional development. Working with local hospitals, universities, and community partners, it offers training and pathways that help students and early-career clinicians build skills for regional medical careers.

Find out more about the Hub

Stories from the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences

Discover the UOW School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences experience through the stories of our students, alumni, and staff.

Health and Medicine

The donations helping to train the next generation of healthcare professionals

For 20 years, selfless local donors have been facilitating vital anatomy lessons, allowing theory to become reality for medicine and health students through UOW’s Body Donation Program.
Health and Medicine, Research

Differences in male and female brains could change how we treat depression

Almost half of all people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. The wide range of causes and experiences of these conditions highlights the need for deeper understandings of the biology and how it should be treated.
Research, Students

Finding your graduate research topic

Whether higher degree research is a lifelong dream or something you never knew was an option, inspiration for a topic of study can come from many sources.

Questions?

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